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About May 16th, 2009, in brief:
- Historical events: The 134th Preakness Stakes runs in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Calvin Borel rides Rachel Alexandra, the first win for any philly since 1924.
- Day of the week: May 16th, 2009 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Megan Fox, Pierce Brosnan
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- #1 US song: Boom Boom Pow by The Black Eyed Peas
- Popular movie: The Hangover directed by Todd Phillips
More about May 16th, 2009? See below for more news and curiosities on May 16th, 2009.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 16, 2009?
- May 16, 2009: What happened on that day?
- May 16, 2009: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 16, 2009: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 16, 2009?
- May 16, 2009: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 16, 2009: What famous people died on that day?
- May 16, 2009: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 16, 2009: Number 1 song on that day
- May 16, 2009: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 16, 2009: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 16, 2009: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 16, 2009: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 16, 2009?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 2009?
- Who was the Pope on May 16, 2009?
What day of the week was May 16, 2009?
May 16, 2009 was a Saturday and it was the 136th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 16, 2009 can also be written as 5/16/2009 in the US and as 16/5/2009 in UK and Europe.
May 16, 2009: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 16, 2009:
- The 134th preakness stakes runs in baltimore, maryland, usa. calvin borel rides rachel alexandra, the first win for any philly since 1924.
- Norway's alexander rybak wins the 2009 eurovision song contest.
- Ruth padel is the university of oxford's first woman professor of poetry.
- Manchester united football club wins the premier league 2008-09 season.
- Gulf drug cartel releases 59 prisoners from zacatecas prison, mexico.
- Yukio hatoyama, representative of japan's democratic party, is elected president.
- The people's party gives in to the united progressive alliance at india's general elections.
- According to the niger delta emancipation movement, one nigerian hostage was killed by nigeria's military during an operation.
- Peshawar, pakistan: a car bomb inflicts 25 injuries and kills at most 11 people.
- President mahinda rajapaksa claims that sri lanka has ampquotmilitarily defeated tamil tigersampquot.
- The royal air force of the united kingdom has ceased its involvement in iraq.
- A 30 person acid attack leaves hong kong, people's republic of china.
- Berlin, germany: thousands protest unemployment
- India and turkey confirm the first cases of (a.)h1n1 flu.
- Minecraft was made available to the public
May 16, 2009: What were the magazines covers that day?
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May 16, 2009: What were the main match results that day?
Serie A - Italian Football
- Roma - Catania : 4 - 3
- Udinese - Milan : 2 - 1
Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)
- Club Brugge - Mouscron : 4 - 1
- Dender - Charleroi : 1 - 2
- Genk - Anderlecht : 0 - 2
- Gent - Standard : 0 - 1
- Roeselare - Cercle Brugge : 1 - 2
Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)
- Bochum - Ein Frankfurt : 2 - 0
- Dortmund - Bielefeld : 6 - 0
- Hamburg - FC Koln : 0 - 1
- Hannover - Wolfsburg : 0 - 5
- Hertha - Schalke 04 : 0 - 0
La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)
- La Coruna - Getafe : 1 - 1
- Osasuna - Sevilla : 0 - 0
- Villarreal - Real Madrid : 3 - 2
May 16, 2009: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th is Taurus.
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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 16, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 16, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 16th, 2009 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 16, 2009: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 16, 2009 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 16, 2009 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.
An observer located in New York City on May 16, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 46% full, rising at 01:18 am and setting at 12:52 pm.
The previous full moon was on May 09, 2009 while the next full moon would come on Jun 07, 2009.
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Who was born on May 16, 2009?
Whose famous birthday is on May 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 16th:
![Megan Fox]()
Megan FoxAmerican actress and model.
![Pierce Brosnan]()
Pierce BrosnanHe is an irish actor who is extremely handsome and has a nice look.
![Janet Jackson]()
Janet JacksonAmerican actress and recording artist.
![Melanie Lynskey]()
Melanie LynskeyMelanie lynskey is a new zealand actress known for her roles in films such as heavenly creatures and tv shows like two and a half men.
![Tori Spelling]()
Tori SpellingAmerican actress, and well-known family member, is the daughter of tv producer aaron spelling.
![Henry Fonda]()
Henry FondaAmerican actor.
![Joseph Morgan]()
Joseph MorganJoseph morgan is a british tv actor best known for his role as klaus mikaelson in the tv series the vampire diaries and its spin-off, the...
![Thomas Brodie-Sangster]()
Thomas Brodie-SangsterThomas brodie-sangster is a british actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'game of thrones' and 'love actually'.
![Danny Trejo]()
Danny TrejoDanny trejo is an american actor known for his tough-guy roles in various action films and television shows.
![David Boreanaz]()
David BoreanazDavid boreanaz is an american actor best known for his roles in the television series buffy the vampire slayer and angel.
May 16, 2009: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 14 years 11 months old,
or 179 months and 25 days old,
or 782 weeks
or 5474 days old,
if you were born on May 16, 2009.How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 16, 2009?
There are 5 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 16th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 16, 2009?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 16, 2009.
May 16, 2009: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 16, 2009:
- Verley Tinsley
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his investigative reporting.
- Giulio Gianini
- Sándor Katona
- Raffaele Paparella Treccia
- Piero Lacaita
What famous deaths happened on May 16th?
Famous deaths on May 16th:
![Jim Henson]()
Jim HensonAmerican puppeteer and director, producer, writer, and performer.
![Andy Kaufman]()
Andy KaufmanAmerican actor who did stand-up comedy, impressionist and off-beat stand-up comedy on television, clubs, and at concerts.
![Ronnie James Dio]()
Ronnie James DioAmerican heavy metal vocalist (born 1942).
![Alain Cuny]()
Alain CunyFrench actor.
![Irwin Shaw]()
Irwin ShawAmerican writer, "rich man, poor man", dies at the age of 71 (born 1913).
![Marisa Mell]()
Marisa MellAustrian actress who was a cult character in 1960s italian b-movies.
- Camala Markandaya
Camala Markandaya was a renowned Indian novelist who explored themes of cultural conflict and social change.
- Romaldo Giurgola
Renowned Italian-born Australian architect known for his innovative designs.
- Felcia Dorothea Browne Hemans
Celebrated poet of the Romantic era, known for her lyrical works.
May 16, 2009: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 16, 2009:
- Adelaide Cup day - South Australia (2005).
- Teacher's Day in Malaysia.
Observances on May 16, 2009:
- International Day of Living Together in Peace
- International Day of Light [UNESCO]
Saints celebrated on May 16, 2009:
- Saint HonorT of Amiens
- Saint Andrew Bobola
- Saint Ubaldus
- Saint Simon Stock
- Saint John Nepomuk or John Nepomucene (1330 - 1393)
- Saint Brendan the Navigator - also in the Irish Calendar.
May 16, 2009: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 16, 2009 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 11th and May 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 16, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 16, 2009 was Boom Boom Pow by The Black Eyed Peas, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.
May 16, 2009: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 16, 2009 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Black Eyed Peas - Boom Boom Pow
- Jamie Foxx - Blame It
- Lady GaGa - Poker Face
- Kid Cudi - Day 'N' Nite
- Flo Rida - Sugar
May 16, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 16, 2009 was Blame It by Jamie Foxx Featuring T-Pain, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.
May 16, 2009: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 16, 2009 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Jamie Foxx Featuring T-Pain - Blame It
- Pleasure P - Boyfriend #2
- Soulja Boy Tell'em - Turn My Swag On
- The-Dream - Rockin' That Thang
- Jennifer Hudson - If This Isn't Love
May 16, 2009: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on May 16, 2009 was El Amor by Tito "El Bambino" El Patron, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.
May 16, 2009: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on May 16, 2009 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Tito "El Bambino" El Patron - El Amor
- Fanny Lu - Tu No Eres Para Mi
- Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizarraga - Te Presumo
- Luis Fonsi - Aqui Estoy Yo
- El Trono de Mexico - Almas Gemelas
May 16, 2009: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 16, 2009 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Hangover
Release year: 2009
Directed by: Todd Phillips
Starring: Zach Galifianakis, Bradley Cooper, Justin Bartha, Ed Helms
Country: United States of America
Ten Inch Hero
Release year: 2009
Directed by: David Mackay
Starring: Elisabeth Harnois, Clea DuVall, Sean Patrick Flanery, Jensen Ackles
Country: United States of America
P.S. I Love You
Release year: 2009
Directed by: Richard LaGravenese
Starring: Hilary Swank, Gerard Butler, Harry Connick Jr., Lisa Kudrow
Country: United States of America
The Wackness
Release year: 2009
Directed by: Jonathan Levine
Starring: Josh Peck, Ben Kingsley, Olivia Thirlby, Famke Janssen
Country: United States of America
Eden Lake
Release year: 2009
Directed by: James Watkins
Starring: Kelly Reilly, Michael Fassbender, Tara Ellis, Jack O'Connell
Country: United States of America
May 16, 2009: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 16, 2009 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
The Incredible Human Journey
Release year: 2009
Little Krishna
Release year: 2009
Out of the Wild: The Alaska Experiment
Release year: 2009
Kröd Mändoon and the Flaming Sword of Fire
Release year: 2009
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Diplomatic Immunity
Release year: 2009
Directed by: Peter Maris
May 16, 2009: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 16, 2009 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Perfect Poison
By: Amanda Quick
She can smell any poison. He can read any clue. They make the perfect couple to find a murderer.
Losing Mum And Pup
By: Christopher Buckley
Christopher Buckley was able to cope with the death of his father William F. Buckley (father of the conservative movement) and his mother Patricia Taylor in twelve months.
Handle With Care
By: Jodi Picoult
Willow's parents are devastated when she is born with severe osteogenesis imperfecta. She will break hundreds of bones throughout her life, which will cause her to suffer a lifetime of pain.
Home Safe
By: Elizabeth Berg
Elizabeth Berg, a beloved bestseller author, weaves an exquisite story about a mother-daughter relationship in this novel.
Always Looking Up
By: Michael J. Fox
The hallway leads from our bedroom to the mirror. It is an old full-length mirror with a wooden frame. As I pass, I catch a glimpse at myself.
May 16, 2009: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 16, 2009 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Chopper
Batman: Arkham Asylum
Boom Blox Bash Party
Burn Zombie Burn!
Bayonetta
Who was the US President on May 16, 2009?
On May 16, 2009 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 2009?
On May 16, 2009 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 16, 2009?
On May 16, 2009 the Pope was Benedict XVI.
What is special about May 16th?
May 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on May 16th, such as:
- 2019 - Sinai insurgency: 47 insurgents are killed and five egyptian soldiers are wounded in a gunfight on the sinai peninsula.
- 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: battle of farah): taliban forces claim that they have taken control the western city farah, after fighting for two days. after a similar attack on kunduz 2015, it is now the second provincial capital temporarily taken over.
- 2017 - Wannacry ransomware attacks: symantec and kaspersky lab, cybersecurity companies, report that technical evidence links wannacry's ransomware attack with the north korean-backed lazarus group. also, cyberattacks against sony pictures and the swift banking system in the past are believed to have been carried out by north korea. (the guardian),
What happened in 2009?
2009 was filled with very interesting events such as
- For the first time since 2003, when Saddam Hussein was overthrown by the U.S.-led invasion, the U.S. military in Iraq is under Iraqi control.
- Claiborne Pell (1961-1997 Rhode Island Democratic Senator) dies of Parkinson's disease at 90.
- Jett Travolta (16-year-old) is the son of actor John Travolta and dies suddenly from a seizure during a family vacation in the Bahamas.
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What was the calendar for May 2009?
May 2009 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
